COP31 Hosts Propose 35% Global Electrification Target

On 9 June 2026, the COP31 co-presidency of Turkey and Australia proposed a global target to raise electricity’s share of final energy demand to 35% by 2035. The proposal is known as the “35×35” or “35 by 35” target and was announced during the Bonn climate meeting by COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum and Australia’s chief negotiator Chris Bowen.

Global Electrification Target

The target seeks to increase electricity’s share from just over 20% of global final energy consumption, with one estimate placing the current level at 23%. Final energy demand refers to energy consumed by end users in sectors such as buildings, transport, and industry.

Climate Negotiation Framework

The proposal is part of the COP31 “Action Agenda”, which is a non-binding set of initiatives linked to the United Nations climate process. Non-binding action agendas do not require formal approval by all participating countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Related Energy and Climate Concepts

The electrification target is linked to the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner electricity in buildings, transport, and industry. The proposal is supported by analysis from the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency, and it is aligned with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Important Facts for Exams

• COP31 is the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference.
• Turkey is the physical host of COP31, and Australia is presiding over negotiations.
• COP31 is scheduled in Antalya, Turkey, from 9 November to 20 November 2026.
• The broader June 2026 Action Agenda also includes a goal to halve the growth in global waste by 2035.

Other Action Agenda Targets

The June 2026 Action Agenda also includes a target to reduce energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035. The electrification proposal was framed alongside recent fuel price spikes and supply chain disruptions affecting energy systems.